https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Management is often painted as a discipline of strategy, efficiency and resource allocation. Leadership, in this view, is largely about positioning people effectively—much like moving pieces on a chessboard—and success is won by promotions and annual bonuses. https://phys.org/news/2026-01-burden-leadership-relationships.html Social Sciences Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:04:54 EST news687693841 Have you ever felt delighted (perhaps secretly) when something went wrong for someone else? We may not openly admit it, but many of us have probably felt this way—sometimes intentionally, sometimes unconsciously. https://phys.org/news/2026-01-schadenfreude-complex-emotion.html Social Sciences Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:35:22 EST news687432901 As millions of us embark on New Year pledges to eat better, exercise more and learn something new, research published today suggests hobbies could do more than improve your personal life, they could make you better at work. https://phys.org/news/2026-01-hobbies-dont-personal-boost-workplace.html Social Sciences Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:10:01 EST news687095101 More than 20% of Americans will be diagnosed with mental illness in their lifetimes. They will, that is, experience conditions that influence the way they think, feel and act—and that may initially seem incompatible with the demands of work. https://phys.org/news/2025-12-employers-employees-chronic-mental-illness.html Social Sciences Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:14:27 EST news685026842 Elon Musk has denied news reports that his rocket and satellite maker SpaceX is seeking a $800 billion valuation through a share sale. https://phys.org/news/2025-12-musk-denies-spacex-billion-valuation.html Space Exploration Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:40:48 EST news684405612 Encouraging a growth mindset and being more subtle about the pursuit of power and dominance are among the ways women might rise through the ranks in the workplace, according to a new model that maps women's pathways to influence. https://phys.org/news/2025-12-gender-norms-women-workforce.html Social Sciences Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:10:31 EST news684141001 Eight out of 10 people in Spain admit to being satisfied with their jobs, according to a survey by the 40dB Institute. But what would happen if these same workers were asked about their emotions and experiences? What if they were asked to recall the last time they felt enthusiastic, joyful or fulfilled in response to a pleasant surprise at work? https://phys.org/news/2025-12-employee-boost-workplace-team.html Economics & Business Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:20:02 EST news683910757 Anyone working in an organization knows it: meetings follow one after another at a frantic pace. On average, managers spend 23 hours a week in meetings. Much of what happens in them is considered to be of low value, or even entirely counterproductive. The paradox is that bad meetings generate even more meetings… in an attempt to repair the damage caused by previous ones. https://phys.org/news/2025-12-employee.html Social Sciences Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:40:53 EST news683818802 With so-called quiet quitters comprising at least 50% of the U.S. workforce in 2023, according to Gallup, quiet quitting—intentionally performing the minimum job requirements—continues to change the work landscape. https://phys.org/news/2025-11-quiet-broken-contribute-workplace-trend.html Economics & Business Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:52:03 EST news682861922 In research based on 2009–2020 data from 509 publicly listed US firms, lower and higher levels of adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) were associated with reduced job satisfaction, whereas moderate levels were linked to greater job satisfaction. The findings are published in the Journal of Management Studies. https://phys.org/news/2025-11-ai-workers-job-satisfaction.html Economics & Business Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:10:03 EST news682620601 Have you ever used artificial intelligence (AI) in your job without double-checking the quality or accuracy of its output? If so, you wouldn't be the only one. https://phys.org/news/2025-10-ai-workslop-unnecessary-extra.html Economics & Business Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:22:04 EDT news679911722 Many of us will have experienced the rage that comes with being badly treated at work—and maybe even felt the instinct to pack up and leave. Bad bosses, belittling treatment or poor pay could be behind these kneejerk emotions. But, while most employees swallow their anger and get back to work, some walk out in a way that tells their employer exactly how they feel. Welcome to the world of "revenge quitting." https://phys.org/news/2025-10-revenge-good-idea-job-anger.html Social Sciences Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:53:04 EDT news679830781 In the workplace, feedback from employees is a vital tool for a leader's growth and improvement. However, the way a leader responds to that feedback can significantly influence how authentic they appear. https://phys.org/news/2025-09-leaders-quick-pivots-inauthentic.html Social Sciences Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:44:04 EDT news678368642 So your boss wants you in the office more? If this makes you anxious, you're not alone. https://phys.org/news/2025-08-pros-cons-office-remote.html Social Sciences Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:40:02 EDT news675067032 When companies are acquired, conventional wisdom suggests that employee nostalgia for their pre-buyout days is a problem to be eliminated so workers can more quickly adapt to the new owners' ways of doing business. https://phys.org/news/2025-08-nostalgia-asset-company-acquisitions-conventional.html Economics & Business Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:22:04 EDT news674983321 There's a moment in the American sitcom The Office when Michael Scott, the paper-company branch manager played by Steve Carell, explains how he wants employees to treat him: "I don't want somebody sucking up to me because they think I'm going to help their career. I want them sucking up to me because they genuinely love me." https://phys.org/news/2025-08-benefits-angling-boss-favorite.html Social Sciences Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:34:03 EDT news674314441 With more than 75% of professionals using AI in their daily work, writing and editing messages with tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or Claude has become a commonplace practice. While generative AI tools are seen to make writing easier, are they effective for communicating between managers and employees? https://phys.org/news/2025-08-ai-undermining-credibility.html Economics & Business Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:39:04 EDT news673778342 Two new studies find that leaders are less likely to empower followers who raise concerns about workplace decisions, even though these "challenging voice" employees play a critical role in highlighting problems and identifying solutions. The studies also outline what drives these decisions. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-employees-problems-bottom-line-leaders.html Social Sciences Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:43:05 EDT news672936180 Economic uncertainty, a shrinking workforce and retirees who live longer have strained public pensions in the United States. Many of the approximately 5,000 state and local plans are in jeopardy, with unfunded obligations totaling more than $1 trillion. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-outlines-minimalism-solution-pension.html Economics & Business Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:00:06 EDT news672572546 Working long hours week after week, with no end in sight, takes a toll on employees. Long work hours have been shown to significantly decrease mental and physical health and lead to less productivity at work. This can also cost companies more in the long run by increasing health insurance costs and spending more on employee turnover. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-day-workweek-boosts-job-satisfaction.html Social Sciences Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:59:22 EDT news672400750 About one in four employees has a diagnosable mental health condition, and up to 65% say mental health concerns interfere with their ability to work. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-employees-hesitate-disclose-mental-health.html Social Sciences Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:50:01 EDT news672050792 Here are just a few of the responses to questions I asked during a study I conducted on vacation guilt among American workers. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-american-workers-guilty-vacation-theyve.html Social Sciences Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:40:06 EDT news671711756 As companies face pressure to increase productivity, many are calling workers back to the office—even though there is limited evidence that return-to-office policies actually improve innovation or performance. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-office-isnt-canada-productivity-problem.html Economics & Business Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:30:01 EDT news671444869 Mindfulness and self-compassion have become popular tools for improving mental health and well-being in the workplace. Mindfulness involves paying attention to thoughts, emotions and surroundings without judgment, much like watching clouds pass in the sky. This moment-to-moment awareness helps people respond skillfully rather than react automatically. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-workplaces-embraced-mindfulness-compassion-capitalism.html Social Sciences Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:48:05 EDT news671107682 "You always mess things up. Why are you even on this project? Just quit already." Demeaning, hostile or undermining behavior like this is more common in the workplace and damaging than many people realize. One in three employees experience such behaviors, and almost half witness them. https://phys.org/news/2025-06-bystanders-defend-bad-behavior-wrong.html Social Sciences Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:13:05 EDT news668682782 Organizations that want to successfully adapt to a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment should utilize the knowledge of their own employees. This is the finding of research conducted by Mirjam Goudsmit, a researcher in the field of strategic management at Radboud University. Her research is published in the Australian Journal of Management. https://phys.org/news/2025-06-unstable-employees.html Economics & Business Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:01:03 EDT news668188862 Supervisors yell to boost employee performance, reinforce status as "the boss." They don't feel bad about it. https://phys.org/news/2025-05-bosses-benefit-belittling-employees.html Economics & Business Thu, 29 May 2025 08:46:03 EDT news667727161 New research finds that the more compassionate people are, the better able they are to deal with broken promises in the workplace. Specifically, the study suggests that compassion makes employees tougher: more emotionally resilient, higher performing, and less likely to seek new work when they feel their employer has broken a promise to them. https://phys.org/news/2025-05-compassion-employees-resilient-employers-badly.html Social Sciences Wed, 28 May 2025 11:17:04 EDT news667649821 A new Simon Fraser University study is challenging a commonly held misconception that there's little organizations can do to encourage employees to disclose mental health concerns. https://phys.org/news/2025-05-workplace-culture-policies-biggest-factor.html Social Sciences Mon, 12 May 2025 12:14:03 EDT news666270841 New research from the University of Florida suggests that people who feel powerless at work can overcome their tendency to remain passive by simply reframing their situation as an opportunity rather than a constraint. https://phys.org/news/2025-04-powerless-proactive.html Social Sciences Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:09:03 EDT news664441742